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France
Hauts-De-France
Compiègne
Margny-Lès-Compiègne

Hidden gems in the Forest of Compiègne

Routes
France
Hauts-De-France
Compiègne
Margny-Lès-Compiègne

Hidden gems in the Forest of Compiègne

Hard

3

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Hidden gems in the Forest of Compiègne

05:51

74.2km

730m

Gravel riding

From Compiègne train station (40 minutes from Paris-Nord), this route is quite engaging, with three pretty hills in the last third. This circuit celebrates the beauties and curiosities of the fifth largest national forest in France. It uses almost only cycle paths, forest paths, easy paths and low-traffic secondary roads.

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Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 46.7 km for 171 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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16.2 km

The Gallo-Roman ruins of Champlieu

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Here we find the ancient site of Champlieu. It was discovered by Napoleon III in the 19th century during archaeological excavations. Otherwise it was known since the 16th century by …

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25.7 km

Sainte-Périne Pond

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Dug in 1813, the Sainte-Périne pond is located in the heart of the Compiègne forest. Crossed by the ru de la Brévière, this body of water extends over approximately two hectares. Opposite the jetty is the Maison Forestière de Sainte-Périne.

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28.6 km

Saint-Jean-aux-Bois Abbey and Fortified Gate

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Saint-Jean-aux-Bois is a small village. It was almost classified among the "most beautiful villages in France", alas, it was not. A short walk will allow you to discover the fortified …

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36.9 km

Pierrefonds Castle

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Pierrefonds Castle has many stories to tell. It was built towards the end of the 14th century by the Duke of Orléans. Dismantled in the 17th century and left in …

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65.0 km

Beaux Monts Viewpoint

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An exceptional perspective in the heart of the Compiègne forest. The five-kilometer, 60-meter-wide avenue, which starts from the Imperial Palace, was designed by Napoleon I to remind Empress Marie-Louise of …

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73.0 km

Château de Compiègne

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The cycling classic Paris – Roubaix has not started in Paris since 1977 but in front of this castle. Parts of the palace complex including three different museums can be …

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74.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.7 km

24.4 km

8.57 km

7.78 km

4.23 km

496 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

25.4 km

10.4 km

8.56 km

387 m

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February 2, 2023

From Compiègne train station (40 minutes from Paris-Nord), this route is quite engaging, with three pretty hills in the last third. This circuit celebrates the beauties and curiosities of the fifth largest national forest in France. It uses almost only cycle paths, forest paths, easy paths and low-traffic

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